Sensitivity and Specificity of a Prototype Rapid Diagnostic Test for the Detection of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense Infection: A Multi-centric Prospective Study

Sensitivity and Specificity of a Prototype Rapid Diagnostic Test for the Detection of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense Infection: A Multi-centric Prospective Study

Early diagnosis and treatment of human African trypanosomiasis is essential for safe and effective treatment. The tests used to screen suspected patients and populations at risk are difficult to implement in remote rural settings where the disease occurs. Availability of simple, easy to use, instrum...

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Main Authors: Bisser, Sylvie, Lumbala, Crispin, Nguertoum, Etienne, Kande, Victor, Flevaud, Laurence, Vatunga, Gedeao, Boelaert, Marleen, Büscher, Philippe, Josenando, Theophile, Bessell, Paul R., Biéler, Sylvain, Ndung’u, Joseph M.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4825971/

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